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City University London is a leading international institution with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to its foundation in 1894. Famous alumni include Mahatma Ghandi, Margaret Thatcher, and Tony Blair.
Located in the heart of London, City is just a few stops from the British Library and the West End, and minutes away from the Square Mile - London's world-famous financial district.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Long Spring Semester (Spring & Summer) | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Term | September–December |
View City University London's academic calendar.
Full-year exchange available for School of Arts and Social Sciences only.
Guides and additional information
City University London has online resources to help you get the most out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.
Student testimonials
- B ArtsSemester 1, 2019
- Bachelor of Journalism/LawsSemester 1, 2018
Exchange is the best thing I’ve ever done and it’s changed me in ways I never expected. So will it be for you.
- Bachelor of Arts/lawsSemester 1, 2018
My exchange was a wonderful and exciting experience and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have had so many adventures.
Full-time study load
60 UK credits at City University London is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Minimum academic requirements
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at City University London.
Find courses
View the City course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
Study areas taught in English
Course restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.
Accommodation
City has a range of accommodation for students including halls of residence and private housing.
Cost of living
Study London provides an estimated cost of living per month during an exchange to City University London.
The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students studying at City can apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in the Student Exchange Program are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students studying full-time in the UK for at least 6 months will be entitled to NHS hospital treatment. If you do not fall into this category, make sure you have health insurance before you leave home.
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
City provides visa and immigration information for international students.
Contact the British High Commission for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow UQ Abroad students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, UQ Abroad programs to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Register your travel plans
We recommend that you register your travel plans on the Smartraveller website so that the Australian Government can contact you or your family in an emergency.
Non-Australian citizens should register with their closest consulate.
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.